Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs IKA HABITAT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for presentations. Control slides, view speaker notes, and use a customizable pointer. Ideal for seamless slideshow navigation.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Next/Previous slide navigation
  • Display speaker notes
  • Presentation timer
  • Customizable pointer icon
  • Touchscreen or orientation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a pointer and controller for PowerPoint or Keynote presentations. Has 'Next Slide' and 'Previous Slide' controls, and can show notes from presentations on the iPhone display along with a timer. Pointer icon can easily by replaced by any image, which could be used for humorous purposes. Touch the screen to show the pointer - which is controlled either by dragging your finger around the screen (easy) or by orientation (takes a little practice) - your choice. Requirements: Computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, WiFi connection (on the same local network or by creating a computer-to-computer network), and PowerPoint or Keynote (choose the program on the back side of the App). Please note that this app cannot control an iPad Keynote presentation. A small Mac application, PointerServer, must be downloaded to your computer and started whenever Pointer is used. This program is available for free at: http://www.zentropysoftware.com/ZS/Pointer_files/PointerServer3.zip Please note that the presentation runs on your computer, not directly from the iPhone or iPad. Instead the iPhone/iPad controls the computer. A support e-mail address is listed at the support web site.

About

IKA HABITAT

Features
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HABITAT research is the new smart laboratory bioreactor from IKA. As the first bioreactor with a lid stand, it ensures ergonomic working and a tidy laboratory. In combination with a circulator, it is also your fermenter. And if you connect light panels, your new photobioreactor. The app allows the user to easy monitoring and control bioprocess experiments with IKA HABITAT research. For more information about IKA Habitat please visit: https://www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Bioreactors-csp-233/

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
IKA HABITAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IKA HABITAT at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. IKA HABITAT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IKA HABITAT is free to download; Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IKA HABITAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, IKA HABITAT every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus IKA HABITAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynoteIKA HABITAT
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareIKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG

Bugs and requests

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with Windows and older macOS versions
  • Requires separate desktop application download
  • Slide transitions cause issues with syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • View upcoming slide on iPhone
  • Customizable pointer options
  • Reverse orientation support
  • Slide notes display on iPhone

IKA HABITAT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

None

IKA HABITAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IKA HABITAT free?
IKA HABITAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or IKA HABITAT?
IKA HABITAT is rated higher. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IKA HABITAT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or IKA HABITAT have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor IKA HABITAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or IKA HABITAT?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and IKA HABITAT every 3 months. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on October 24, 2026 and IKA HABITAT on October 24, 2026.

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